Mac Jones vs Tua Tagovailoa: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mac Jones finished the 2025 season at 12.4 PPG over 11 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Tua Tagovailoa clocked in at 12.6 across 14 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons. A 0.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Mac Jones threw for 2151 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Tua Tagovailoa posted 2660 yards and 20 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Mac Jones is off Week 9 and Tua Tagovailoa Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
